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Detective constable Mike Svensson, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is an unusual and shocking incident where two women were forced to stop a man armed with a gun entering a house in the middle of the day.

"It is unclear why this property was targeted, and this forms part of our ongoing investigation.

"The victims have been left terrified and I would urge anyone with information about this incident to get in touch as soon as possible."

The homeowner, who believes she saw the man walking past her house earlier in the day, says she will not answer the door to anyone anymore.

She said: "My chain is on constantly - I have never ever lived like this in my life."